Damascus Area School

Mrs. Maralyn Nalesnik, Principal

174 High School Road

Damascus, PA  18415

570-224-4114

570-224-4997(fax)

The Damascus Area Elementary/Middle School enrolls approximately 500 students and serves grades K-8.  The Damascus Area School serves as a community center where teachers and parents can take evening classes and also has an after school tutoring program that supports children.

The professional staff of 25 full and part time fully certified teachers serve on the staff.  Many hold advanced degrees.  A non-professional staff of 12 at Damascus adds to a total of 37 individuals committed to providing the best educational programming possible in a safe and healthy environment.

Elementary students at Damascus receive a standards-based curriculum approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Wayne Highlands District Board of Education.  The curriculum includes instruction in Language Arts (reading, writing, listening and speaking), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.  In addition, enrichment programs in Art, Music, Health, Physical Education, Library Science and Guidance are available to students.  The program is basically a child-centered approach to learning that provides the necessary instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.  Additionally, Damascus Elementary offers Title 1 reading and math along with  instructional support teams for children who require academic support.  A computer lab is integrated into all elementary programs.

The middle school program is basically a departmentalized approach for grades 5-8 geared to preparing students for their high school experience.  The curriculum is in compliance with standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Wayne Highlands District Board of Education.  This includes instruction in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.  In addition, enrichment programs in Art, Music, Health, Physical Education, Library Science and Guidance are available to students.